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HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test — Exam Overview
The HPRCA typing test is the skill test for Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur (successor to HPSSC) clerical posts. Advt 01/2026 (21 January 2026) for Junior Office Assistant (IT), Post Code 26001, asks for a computer typing speed of 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi. Advt 13/2026 (7 August 2026) for Clerk, Post Code 26045, asks for the same speeds on computer.
Advt 13/2026 says the skill test is of qualifying nature. The advertisements read for this page do not state the test duration, how mistakes are counted or whether Backspace works, so the 10-minute timer, 30 WPM target and 90% accuracy target here are practice settings. Check the typing-test notice and any addendum HPRCA issues for your post code.
How this exam differs
Both HPRCA posts ask for 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi on computer: Junior Office Assistant (IT) under Advt 01/2026 and Clerk under Advt 13/2026. You type in one language, unlike the HP district court Clerk test, which needs both.
Advt 13/2026 says the skill test is of qualifying nature. The adverts read for this page do not state the duration, how mistakes are counted or whether Backspace works, so the 10-minute timer here is a practice setting.
The JOA (IT) CBT was held from 28 September to 1 October 2026, so the typing test is the next stage; its date had not been announced on 9 October 2026.
Basic Details
| Detail | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| English speed | 30 WPM | On computer, per Advt 01/2026 and 13/2026 |
| Hindi option | 25 WPM | One language is enough |
| Nature of test | Qualifying | Stated in Advt 13/2026 (Clerk) |
| Duration | Not stated | 10 minutes here is a practice setting |
| Error rule | Not stated | Check the typing-test notice |
| JOA (IT) status | Typing test next | CBT held 28 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 |
Posts Covered on This Page
- Junior Office Assistant (IT) Job Trainee — Post Code 26001, Advt 01/2026 (234 posts)
- Clerk Job Trainee — Post Code 26045, Advt 13/2026 (40 posts)
HP district court Clerk posts are recruited by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh with a different typing rule. Use the HP Court Clerk page for those.
What the Advertisements State
| Item | HPRCA adverts | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Typing speed | 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi, on computer | Stated |
| Nature of skill test | Qualifying (Advt 13/2026) | Stated |
| Duration | Not stated in the adverts read | Check notice |
| Error rule and Backspace | Not stated in the adverts read | Check notice |
The qualifying clause of Advt 01/2026 (JOA IT) and its addendum of 30 March 2026 were not read for this page. Check both on the HPRCA website.
Important qualifying notes
- You type in English or Hindi, not both
- The typing test follows the CBT; the JOA (IT) CBT was held from 28 September to 1 October 2026
- Duration, error rule and Backspace rule must come from the HPRCA typing-test notice
Test Pattern — What Is Known
Stated in the Adverts
- 1Typing on computer
- 2English 30 WPM or Hindi 25 WPM
- 3Skill test of qualifying nature (Advt 13/2026)
Not Stated — Check the Notice
- iTest duration
- iHow mistakes are counted
- iWhether Backspace and Delete work
- iTyping-test date (not announced on 9 October 2026)
Preparing for 30 WPM
Train past the bar
At 30 WPM you need about 300 words in 10 minutes. Aim for 35 WPM in practice for a safe margin.
Keep accuracy steady
The error rule is not published, so hold accuracy above 90% while you build speed.
Use full-length runs
Practise complete 10-minute sessions until the real duration is announced.
Exam-Day Rules, Accommodations & Common Mistakes
Check the official HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test notice
- iReporting time, identity documents, the keyboard and software provided, scribe or compensatory-time provisions, and how mistakes are counted are set by the recruiting body. The current notification and your admit card override any general advice.
- iGeneral questions: Backspace rules, keyboard layouts and Hindi fonts are answered in the typing exam FAQ.
- iRoutines and drills: scoring rules, accuracy drills and test-day routines are in our exam guides.
Before the Typing Test
Watch HPRCA notices
The JOA (IT) typing test is the next stage. Check the HPRCA website for the date and instructions.
Practise both Backspace settings
Until the rule is known, alternate runs with Backspace on and off.
Understanding Your TypingHub Practice Report
Characters and words
- iCharacter comparison: Ordinary incorrect, extra or missing characters carry full weight in the practice analysis. A single misspelled word can contain several character errors.
- iCase and punctuation: Case-only substitutions and punctuation substitutions receive half weight. Added or omitted characters are counted separately.
- iSkipped or extra words: The report identifies missing and extra words as well as character differences. Read the highlighted passage to understand each mismatch.
Using the result
- iTwo accuracy measures: Character accuracy and word accuracy measure different things. A word counts as correct only when it matches the reference word.
- iPractice targets: A practice pass or fail is based on this test’s configured targets. It is not a recruiting authority’s qualification decision.
- iOfficial evaluation: Check the notice and evaluation instructions for your exact recruitment year, post and category. Do not convert this report into official examination marks.
Understanding Your Typing Practice Report
The arithmetic behind Gross WPM, Net WPM and key depressions. Your notice decides which of these it uses.
Gross WPM
Gross WPM = (total keystrokes ÷ 5) ÷ minutes. Letters, spaces and punctuation all count, and five keystrokes make one standard word.
Net WPM
Net WPM subtracts a penalty for uncorrected errors from Gross WPM. Two candidates with the same raw speed can end up several WPM apart.
Key depressions (KDPH)
Some notices state speed as key depressions. 35 WPM equals 10,500 key depressions an hour (35 × 5 × 60), and 30 WPM equals 9,000.
Full and half mistakes
TypingHub groups errors to help you review an attempt. Full and half weights in this report are practice feedback; use your recruitment's evaluation instructions for official penalties.
4-Week Practice Plan for HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test
An adaptable practice routine, not a qualification guarantee. Repeat a stage until your accuracy is steady.
Week 1: Accuracy base
Touch-typing drills without looking at the keys. Hold 95% accuracy or better and ignore speed for now.
Week 2: Build speed
Two timed five-minute runs a day. Raise your pace by two or three WPM only once accuracy stays steady.
Week 3: Full-length mocks
One full HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test mock a day for the exam's full duration. Read the error report and retype the words you missed.
Week 4: Exam rehearsal
Practise at your exam's time of day, on a full-size keyboard, with your notice's backspace rule. Aim a few WPM above the target.
Practise HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test on TypingHub
Check the practice timer, language and input layout against your own recruitment instructions before starting.
Start the mock
Scroll up, click Start and type the passage shown. The clock runs for the full session, as it does in the exam hall.
Read your report
See Gross and Net WPM, accuracy and the full and half mistakes, word by word, as soon as the timer ends.
Repeat with a new passage
Retype your missed words, then try a fresh passage. For structured lessons and the available practice catalogue, see the HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test course.
Frequently Asked Questions (HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test)
VS HP COURTIs HPRCA typing the same as the HP High Court clerk test?
No. HPRCA accepts 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi. The HP district court Clerk test needs both languages, allows only 10% mistakes and lasts 10 minutes per test.
DURATIONHow long is the HPRCA typing test?
The advertisements read for this page do not state it. Check the typing-test notice HPRCA issues for your post code; the 10-minute timer here is only a practice setting.
SPEEDWhat typing speed does HPRCA JOA (IT) need?
30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on computer, per Advt 01/2026. The Clerk post (Advt 13/2026) asks for the same speeds.
QUALIFYINGIs the HPRCA typing test qualifying?
Advt 13/2026 (Clerk) says the skill test is of qualifying nature. Check Advt 01/2026 and its addendum for the JOA (IT) wording.
BACKSPACEIs Backspace allowed in the HPRCA typing test?
The advertisements read for this page do not say. Check the HPRCA typing-test notice. This practice page leaves Backspace on by default; you can switch it off.
DATEWhen is the HPRCA JOA (IT) typing test?
Not announced on 9 October 2026. The CBT was held from 28 September to 1 October 2026 and the typing test is the next stage.
Exam guides for HPRCA JOA (IT) & Clerk Typing Test
Read the scoring rules before the next attempt. These pages match this exam, not a generic typing blog.
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Official References & Recruitment Instructions
Junior Office Assistant (IT) and Clerk: 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi on computer. Duration, error rule and Backspace rule are not stated in the adverts read.
- HPRCA advertisements (opens in a new tab)
Advt 01/2026 (21 January 2026), JOA (IT) Post Code 26001, 234 posts; Advt 13/2026 (7 August 2026), Clerk Post Code 26045, 40 posts. Advt 13/2026 states the skill test is qualifying. Check later addenda and the typing-test notice for your post code.
Independent preparation guidance based on HPRCA Advertisements 01/2026 and 13/2026, checked 9 October 2026. The JOA (IT) qualifying clause and the 30 March 2026 addendum were not read. Confirm duration, error rule and Backspace rule in the HPRCA typing-test notice.
Last reviewed October 2026 · TypingHub, New Delhi